Happy Valley Ground is a T20I cricket venue in Cyprus that has hosted 51 matches between October 2021 and May 2026, featuring record-breaking individual performances including a 150-run innings and a 6-wicket haul.
Located in Sotira near Episkopi in the Limassol District, the ground serves as a key fixture for regional T20I cricket, with Cyprus being the most active team at the venue with 27 appearances.
Overview
The Happy Valley Ground is a cricket ground situated in Sotira, near Episkopi in the Limassol District of Cyprus. It serves as a prominent venue for T20I cricket, having hosted 51 matches between 2021 and 2026. The first match at the venue took place on 2021-10-05, with the most recent fixture recorded on 2026-05-23. Cyprus is the most active team at the ground, having played 27 matches there.
Team Records
Team Records
Cyprus is the most active team at the Happy Valley Ground, having played 27 of the 51 T20I matches held at the venue. The island nation's frequent appearances have contributed to some of the most extreme team totals recorded in the competition.
The lowest team total at the venue is 25 all out, scored by Cyprus against Finland on 9 May 2026. This collapse occurred during the same match in which Hammadullah Shinwari recorded the best bowling figures at the ground, taking 6 wickets for 7 runs. The 25-run total remains the benchmark for a low score at the Sotira venue.
Conversely, the highest team total at the Happy Valley Ground is 280 for 3, achieved by Jersey against Croatia on 20 May 2026. This dominant batting performance stands as the highest score by any team in the 51 matches played at the venue. The 280-run total highlights the scoring potential of the ground in recent T20I fixtures.
What are the individual batting and bowling records at Happy Valley Ground?
Individual Batting and Bowling Records
The Happy Valley Ground has hosted 51 T20I matches between 2021 and 2026, producing some of the most extreme individual performances in the format. The venue’s highest individual batting score is 150 runs, achieved by CM Carroll on 2026-05-19. This century stands as the benchmark for batting dominance at the ground, contributing to Jersey’s highest team total of 280/3 recorded on 2026-05-20.
On the bowling front, the best figures at the venue are 6/7, bowled by Hammadullah Shinwari on 2026-05-09. This performance coincided with Cyprus’s lowest team total of 25/10, highlighting the pitch’s potential to reward disciplined bowling. Cyprus is the most active team at the Happy Valley Ground, having played 27 matches there, which provides a substantial sample size for evaluating player consistency and record longevity.
Match Timeline and Key Dates
The Happy Valley Ground has hosted 51 T20I matches since its inaugural contest on 2021-10-05, with the most recent fixture recorded on 2026-05-23. The venue's statistical timeline is defined by extreme scoring variations and dominant individual performances concentrated in the 2026 season.
The highest team total at the ground was 280/3, achieved by Jersey on 2026-05-20. This score represents the peak offensive output in the venue's history. In stark contrast, the lowest team total was 25/10, posted by Cyprus on 2026-05-09. These two extremes occurred within a single month, highlighting the volatility of conditions at the Sotira venue.
Individual records also peaked during this 2026 window. CM Carroll scored the highest individual batting score of 150 on 2026-05-19, contributing significantly to Jersey's high-scoring display. On the bowling front, Hammadullah Shinwari recorded the best figures of 6/7 on 2026-05-09, coinciding with Cyprus's lowest team total. These performances mark the most significant individual milestones in the ground's T20I history.
Cyprus is the most active team at the Happy Valley Ground, having played 27 of the 51 matches held there. This frequency underscores the venue's importance for the Cypriot cricket team's home fixtures. The data spans from the first match in October 2021 through to May 2026, providing a comprehensive record of T20I performance at this location.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Happy Valley Ground?
The highest team total at Happy Valley Ground is 280/3, scored by Jersey on 2026-05-20.
What is the lowest team total at Happy Valley Ground?
The lowest team total at Happy Valley Ground is 25/10, scored by Cyprus on 2026-05-09.
Who holds the record for the highest individual batting score at Happy Valley Ground?
CM Carroll holds the record for the highest individual batting score at Happy Valley Ground with 150 runs, achieved on 2026-05-19.
Who has the best bowling figures at Happy Valley Ground?
Hammadullah Shinwari has the best bowling figures at Happy Valley Ground with 6/7, recorded on 2026-05-09.
When was the first T20I match played at Happy Valley Ground?
The first T20I match at Happy Valley Ground was played on 2021-10-05.
Summary
Happy Valley Ground has hosted 51 T20I matches from 2021-10-05 to 2026-05-23. The venue's records include a highest team total of 280/3 by Jersey, a lowest team total of 25/10 by Cyprus, a highest individual score of 150 by CM Carroll, and best bowling figures of 6/7 by Hammadullah Shinwari. Cyprus is the most active team at the ground with 27 matches.